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title: "2021-159 Wide Area Network Services"
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# 2021-159 Wide Area Network Services

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cb1e624-8771-403c-a5b4-f365f3859057

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "2021-159 Wide Area Network Services" is being conducted by Ofgem, a regulatory body based in London, England. The contract pertains to the provision of wide area network services, specifically for connecting Ofgem's data centres located in London and Glasgow. This tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions accepted until 31st March 2022, and is being procured through an open procedure below the threshold. The total contract value is set at £160,000, with a minimum value of £140,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 9th May 2022, running until 8th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in network infrastructure and connectivity services. Businesses equipped to deliver robust network solutions, particularly those with experience in managing connections across multiple geographical regions, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth in the telecommunications or IT service sectors, especially for companies aiming to expand their operational footprint in the UK's public sector.

## Notice

Ofgem operates IaaS data centre services to host their IT infrastructure. These data centres, currently provided by Tier 1 third-party network provider, are located in 2 data zones to provide a resilient operation that support the MPLS service connecting Ofgem locations at London and Glasgow. This tender is looking for an organisation to deliver network connection to/from London and Glasgow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cea20f41-a30c-4272-a30e-b4ecb74f4b40 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 May 2022 - 8 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cea20f41-a30c-4272-a30e-b4ecb74f4b40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cea20f41-a30c-4272-a30e-b4ecb74f4b40
  17th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR164004
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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